Long Island emcee John Reilly isn’t new to this although many fans of hip-hop might not recognize the name. That’s because he started off as one half of the dope duo The Day Laborers rhyming under I.N.F. He took a break from music while he dealt with…life. Now he’s back with a new solo EP Standing in the Face of Time Teaming up with Chi town producer Rediculus, John Reilly comes back with a vengeance (and a new name). The EP is short, only five tracks but does what it needs to do. Reintroduces the world to the dope that is John Reilly. The production on this is ill and John Reilly does his thing on the mic showing us that he can definitely hold his own. Here is my take on Standing In The Face Of Time Album Stream follows the review. Check it out!
Track 1 Do That Shit:From the jump this is in your face getting your head nodding. Definitely a banger.
Track 2 Rabbit Hole: A heartfelt track delving into JR’s personal issues and is currently *in rotation.
Track 3 Bully Pulpit: He follows up with another gem, the only track with a feature, with Rich Quick, I’m really digging this.
Track 4 What Goes Around : This is a dope track and shows a different side of JR as an artist. The content is heartfelt and is *in heavy rotation
Track 5 No Matter The Cost: This took me off guard because on my first play-through I was still digesting WGA. A great closing track.
This is a solid drop by John Reilly and if this EP is any indication JR has come back from his hiatus ready to bring that boom bap sound back to NYC. I’m looking forward to what he has in store for us in the future. My only complaint is I really wish this was longer. It’s like when you are trying to impress a date and suggest sharing a slice of cheesecake but after eating your half you’re still sad. No. Don’t do that… I need the whole slice! I hope John Reilly drops some new dope in the near future. Add this to your playlist now!!!
Overall: B+ (Points off for length)
